Editing VCR tapes: Can I use this to import VCR tapes to my computer?
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Not sure if you're still looking for an answer. But if you still want to know, the answer is "no". This is not a tool to transfer or import clips from one format to another. You will have to first convert your VHS movies into digital format before you can use this software for editing.
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This DVR does not have audio/video inputs, so you can't connect a VCR to it to copy tapes.There is a Magnavox HDD/DVD recorder that CAN copy tapes, as described here... copy link text and paste in your browser's address bar:http://www.avsforum.com/forum/106-dvd-recorders-standard-def/940657-magnavox-557-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575-a.html#post12244086
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Yes you can, with a little work. Go to AVSforum and search the DVR+ thread for their testing of a program called "ffmpeg" which converts the original file to a useable format.
382583
did you get it to work? if you did what software did you use? I've tried hooking my vcr up to my pc to convert old vhs tapes to digital but so far haven't been able to get it to work. I tried nch suite video capturing software.
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Sorry I didn't see your email. The way I capture stills from VCR tapes is to first convert the tape to a video file via the VGB100 and then pick out the stills with a video editor program. For that purpose I use CyberLink PowerDirector.
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In most cases yes, but I have only used a limited group of old movie tapes that were already adapted to a usb input from my video camera equipment. My suggestion is that equipment like this is hard to say universally that it will work on every system, but it pretty basic in its operation as well as inexpensive, and worth a try if this is the application you are seeking.
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I have been able to convert my mini dv tapes with this camrecorder device. It is just for Sony though--only a Sony machine will work. Very simple to use.
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I don't believe you can. I had 2 of these VCR"s and they never worked properly. They always ate the tapes and sounded watery.I ended up buying a Toshiba and haven't had a problem in years, but it does not record video to DVD.That feature would be in a model costing a few hundred dollars.
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Yes, that is how I'm using it. Obviously, when you dub vhs to dvd, it is of no use, as the copying doesn't go through the jacks, rather it is done internally. But, you can record to the DVD from a protected source and it works fine.
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ONLY if the camcorder is an old VHS type. If it is digital, then forget it. It likely will be of no help to you at all. IF it IS a VHS type , and a home movie or something else you recorded personally, there should be no Macrovision copyright protection anyway [no need for the digital stabilizer]. However, that said, If you ARE in fact playing a Macrovision protected VHS recording from you camcoder, it may work. But it looks like your order of hook-ups is a bit off though. You would want camcorder video OUT to Digital video stabilizer video IN, stabilizer video OUT to VC500 video IN, VC500 Video OUT to your PC. Windows Movie Maker MAY work or you will need a 3rd party program to process and store your recording. Whew!!! Verybestaluck to you!!
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Milton, my daughter put it on a SD card I think it's called (I'm not the techno expert) and in order to edit it you have to have certain program. She has a Mac computer and it wouldn't load on mine. PS It was a total waste of money as far as I'm concerned. The sound is absolutely horrible, mumbly and behind lips moving, and it takes forever to transfer from each vhs tape cause you have to play it through. Maybe you have faster way to do it.
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I have done it, but it requires special software. Just Google "VHS to DVD software" and you should find some options that suit your needs.
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Yep, I'm gonna second Paul here. It doesn't matter what format the tape is (beta, VHSC, etc.), as long as you have the AV out it will work just fine. This is by far the best device I've found. It cost more than some, because in this case, you actually do get what you pay for.
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if you hook the VCR to the DVD recorder with the yellow/red/white connectors, yes theoretically you could record a VHS tape to DVD this way. sometimes though the VCR has encryption protection, so unless you have a pretty old VCR, it may or may not work.
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you would have to get some special cables to connect to your computer.mine is hooked up to the vcr.consult radioshack.they would be better able at explaining it
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The manual only shows instructions for recording to the vcr. I would say no.
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I have the same issue and hope someone can let us know if VHS tapes can be edited while making DVD recordings.